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Best Buy Inc (BBY)

858 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in BBY. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Current Price
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Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -31
Streak
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Buyers last Q
51%

Smart Money Signals — BBY

Based on 864 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their BBY positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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At the ownership peak (97% of max)

97% of all-time peak
864 hedge funds hold BBY right now — the highest count in 3.0 years. When ownership is this concentrated, any bad news can trigger a chain reaction: one big fund sells, others follow. This is a classic 'crowded trade' — high popularity doesn't equal safety.
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Steady growth — +7% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+60 new funds entered over the past year (+7% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Slight buying edge — 51% buying

471 buying449 selling
Last quarter: 471 funds bought or added vs 449 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.
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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-49 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 124 → 145 → 160 → 111. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.
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65% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 65% conviction (2yr+) ■ 19% medium ■ 17% new
558 out of 864 hedge funds have held BBY for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
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Steady discovery — ~111 new funds/quarter

108 → 124 → 145 → 160 → 111 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 124 → 145 → 160 → 111. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 69% veterans vs 20% newcomers

■ 69% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 20% new
Entry-cohort mix of 899 holders: 623 (69%) are 2+ year veterans, 97 entered 1–2 years ago, and 179 (20%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 62% AUM from top-100 funds

62% from top-100 AUM funds
63 of 853 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 62% of total institutional value in BBY. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.4
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.4/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — BBY

In 2026 Q1, 471 hedge funds were net buyers of BBY (111 opened a new position, 360 added to an existing one), while 449 reduced or exited (307 trimmed, 142 sold completely) — a 51% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 62% of total institutional value in BBY is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -31 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 864.

Hedge Fund Ownership: BBY

How many hedge funds hold BBY — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of BBY vs. share price

Market Analysis: BBY

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Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

56 top-rated funds 3 high-conviction
Consensus
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Elite
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Hedge Fund Positioning: BBY
2026 Q2 Stats Unlock in 5 days 858 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 858 894 -4.03%
13F Shares 201M 210M -4.49%
Total Value $12.51B $14.02B -10.79%
New Positions 109 160 -51
Increased Positions 344 357 -13
Closed Positions 145 114 +31
Reduced Positions 298 267 +31
Total Calls 20 23 -13.04%
Total Puts 25 26 -3.85%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.25 1.13 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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2026 Q2 filings are still coming in. Only funds that have filed so far are shown — top holders may not have reported yet. Full 13F data typically settles by ~50 days after quarter-end.
Top 25 BBY holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Catherine Avery Investment Management LLC 3.07% 92,755 $7.0M
2 Rock Point Advisors, LLC 1.95% 105,004 $8.0M
3 Gilman Hill Asset Management, LLC 1.46% 141,093 $10.7M
4 William Allan Corp 1.43% 38,524 $2.9M
5 Slagle Financial, LLC 1.36% 59,759 $4.5M
6 Comprehensive Financial Consultants Institutional, Inc. 1.29% 64,351 $4.9M
7 Shariaportfolio, INC. 1.19% 44,455 $3.4M
8 Conning INC. 1.14% 499,997 $37.9M
9 Affinity Investment Advisors, LLC 1.06% 27,434 $2.1M
10 Carolina Wealth Advisors, LLC 1.05% 35,422 $2.7M
11 Cantor Fitzgerald Investment Advisors L.P. 1.02% 198,331 $15.0M
12 Wbi Investments, LLC 0.91% 48,341 $3.7M
13 L2 Asset Management, LLC 0.80% 102,104 $7.7M
14 Trust Investment Advisors 0.80% 21,946 $1.7M
15 Clark Estates Inc/Ny 0.76% 43,700 $3.3M
16 Edmp, INC. 0.75% 12,230 $928K
17 Millington Securities, LLC 0.73% 40,959 $2.6M
18 Viking Fund Management LLC 0.72% 106,000 $8.0M
19 Disciplined Equity Management, Inc. 0.66% 19,573 $1.5M
20 McKinney Capital Management, LLC 0.64% 21,370 $1.6M
21 Commonwealth Retirement Investments LLC 0.62% 30,208 $2.3M
22 KLCM Advisors, Inc. 0.60% 100,528 $7.6M
23 Skylands Capital, LLC 0.59% 63,000 $4.8M
24 Ghe, LLC 0.49% 17,218 $1.3M
25 Todd Asset Management LLC 0.49% 360,037 $27.3M
Investor Ownership
History 		% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — Best Buy Inc (BBY)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for BBY?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their BBY positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for BBY?

Slight buying edge — 51% buying: Last quarter: 471 funds bought or added vs 449 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

What is the fund quality score for BBY holders?

Elite ownership — 62% AUM from top-100 funds: 63 of 853 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 62% of total institutional value in BBY. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held BBY?

65% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 558 out of 864 hedge funds have held BBY for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.

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